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UAE Industrial Market Review 2025
Institutional Capital Complementary Zones – The Evolving Story of the UAE Industrial Market
November 25, 2025 10 Minute Read
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Key Takeaways:
- UAE GDP is forecast to grow 4.9% in 2025, driven by non-oil sectors and strategic reforms, reinforcing the nation’s diversification agenda.
- Manufacturing now contributes 15% to UAE GDP, with Abu Dhabi and RAK leading growth through large-scale industrial projects and incentives.
- KEZAD accounts for 55% of UAE’s industrial area, offering integrated ecosystems for metals, F&B, and Ag-Tech; RAKEZ recorded a 43% surge in new company registrations in H1 2025.
- Global investors are entering the UAE market, highlighted by Blackstone & Lunate’s US$5 billion GLIDE platform and new industrial development funds targeting logistics and advanced manufacturing.
- Industrial rents in Dubai and Abu Dhabi have surged - Dubai up 19% YoY, Abu Dhabi up over 50% in two years - amid supply constraints and strong demand.
- UAE’s geographic advantage and 27 CEPAs position it as a resilient hub for manufacturing and logistics, attracting global players amid shifting supply chains.
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